I understand your point: stuttering kind of defines us, both for good and bad things. But I really doubt that anyone enjoys the feeling of not being able to speak at the rate their brain produces words, just like the *regular* speakers do. But well, stuttering isn't something fixable with a surgery or with pills, so either we deal with it in our own way or we find professional help. Both take a lot of work and commitment from our end, so we have to really be strong, and it's better if we have support on that - my girlfriend, who loves me no matter what, was there with me on my first therapy session. Damn, it meant the world to me having her there to support me. Again I'm rambling, but what I mean is: stuttering shapes stutterers, but does not define us entirely - we're not just "the stutterers". We are stronger than it and are powerful enough to diminish it. Some strong mental force is needed, and support from the people you love goes a long way. EDIT: Just clearing some confusion in some sentences.